absolute value
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Tweet n. 1. The numerical value of a real number without regard to its sign. For example, the absolute value of -4 (written |-4|) is 4. Also called numerical value. 2. The modulus of a complex number, equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the real and imaginary components of the number. |
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